(a) whether the Government has made any assessment to find out the implementation
of Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether most of the State Governments have not appointed requisite number of
separate prohibiting officers mandated under the said Act;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the action taken or proposed by the Government to ensure proper implementation
of the said Act?
MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI KRISHNA TIRATH)
(a) & (b): The Ministry of Women and Child Development regularly organises consultations
with representatives of the State Governments, police, Legal Services Authorities and
others to review the implementation of women related legislation including the Dowry
Prohibition Act, 1961. Ministry has organised a Regional and National Consultation in
November, 2011 and January, 2012, respectively with various stakeholders to review the
implementation of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961.
(c) & (d): All the States/UTs except Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Nagaland and Sikkim
have appointed Dowry Prohibition Officers. State-wise details of the Dowry Prohibition
Officers appointed are annexed.
(e): The Ministry regularly reviews the implementation of this legislation for
necessary amendments, if any, for its effective implementation.